Journal of Health Science Research

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Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is one of the commonest causes of central nervous system related helminthic infection. Cysticercosis is endemic in most of the developing world and infection with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is becoming more frequent in those endemic areas. There is a risk of development of exacerbations of previously latent infection in a HIV patient following initiation of HAART (Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy), termed as Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS). Very few case of NCC as a manifestation in IRIS has been reported. We recommend that NCC as a cause of IRIS need to be considered especially in endemic areas.

Keywords

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), IRIS (Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome), NCC (Neurocysticercosis).
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